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New General Manager for City of Melbourne Arts House
The City of Melbourne has announced the appointment of Sophie Travers as the new General Manager - Creative Programs for the city of Melbourne’s Arts Melbourne unit, including...
Mar 7, 2019
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Finnish themed amusement park set to open near Tokyo
An amusement theme park based on the world of Finland's Moomin fairytale characters is set to open on 16th March in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo. The Moomin characters, created...
Mar 7, 2019
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Events contribute millions into Christchurch economy
Close to a dozen events brought to the city with help from the ChristchurchNZ tourism agency pumped an estimated $15 million into the local economy between August 2018 and...
Mar 7, 2019
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Sydney Kings smash attendance records in 2018/19 NBL season
The Sydney Kings have completed a unique and successful season that has laid foundations on and off the court that will see the club a long-term sustainable force in the NBL....
Mar 6, 2019
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Sydney's ANZ Stadium passes 20 years of operations
Sydney's ANZ Stadium yesterday marked 20 years since its opening, during which time 28 million fans have passed through its turnstiles. Since 6th March 1999, when 104,583 fans...
Mar 6, 2019
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ICC Sydney acknowledges the contribution of its patron network
International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney has launched an Advocates Club, honouring the positive impact and contribution of a diverse network of stakeholders to establish and...
Mar 6, 2019
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Fanplus platform connects fans with sport and entertainment celebrities
A new marketplace where fans can buy experiences with entertainment personalities, sports clubs and athletes is offering a range of ‘money can’t buy’ opportunities. The startup...
Mar 6, 2019
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Singapore’s Spectra hosting and entertainment business announces new Managing Director
Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, the global expert in hosting and entertainment with over 300 clients at 400 global properties, has announced the appointment of Damian Bush as the...
Mar 6, 2019
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Merlin Entertainments' Victorian attractions reveal school holiday activity plans
Victorian attractions SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and Otway Fly Treetop Adventures are planning a number of activities for the April school holidays....
Mar 6, 2019
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Queensland Government looks for global interest in new casino-based Gold Coast tourism hub
The Queensland Government has advised that it is inviting input from international tourism and entertainment groups to develop a new casino-based precinct on the Gold Coast....
Mar 5, 2019
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‘Sea of plastic’ fills Wellington’s Westpac Stadium after Eminem concert
Eminem’s record breaking concert at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium on Saturday has led to debate about the waste left behind by the 46,000 attendees. Concert attendee Peter Steele...
Mar 5, 2019
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New Zealand Government to legislate on ticket scalping
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today advised that her Government is to take measures to ban ticket scalping. Speaking to media on Monday at her post-Cabinet...
Mar 4, 2019
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2019 VMA Industry Awards to celebrate the unsung heroes of the venue industry
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Limited [VMA] has opened nominations for its 2019 member awards. Looking to celebrate the unsung heroes of the venue...
Mar 3, 2019
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Creativity crucial for the future economy
Creative skills are crucial to driving employment and economic growth in Australia, according to new research by the Bureau of Communications and Arts Research (BCAR). The...
Mar 3, 2019
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Ticketmaster extend market lead in global entertainment ticketing
Ticketmaster continued growing its global leadership position in ticketing in 2018, with fee-bearing gross transaction value (GTV) up 14% and total platform GTV of US$33...
Mar 3, 2019
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Quayclean Australia secures Adelaide Oval cleaning contract
Leading Australian-owned cleaning and presentation company, Quayclean Australia, has been awarded the cleaning and presentation contract for the Adelaide Oval. Under its...
Mar 3, 2019
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M-Lane returns to deliver entertainment at Melbourne 2019 F1 Grand Prix
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) has announced the return of M-Lane in 2019, combining a festival atmosphere with the spirit of Melbourne – food trucks, live music...
Mar 3, 2019
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Eventbrite expands into Asian ticketing market
Eventbrite has expanded into the Asian market with the launch of a new Singapore-based platform. The move marks the ticketing and event technology firm’s first localised...
Mar 2, 2019
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46,474 Eminem fans set Westpac Stadium record
Wellington’s Westpac Stadium set a new crowd attendance record this evening with 46,474 fans in attendance for Eminem’s Rapture 2019 concert - breaking a 2001 crowd record (of...
Mar 2, 2019
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Sydney Mardi Gras receives funding boost to bid for WorldPride 2023
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras have announced that their bid to secure the hosting rights for WorldPride 2023 has received a $192,000 funding boost from the NSW Government. A...
Mar 2, 2019
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Live Nation reveals another record year with 11% rise in global revenues
Live Nation has reported that 2018 was its eighth consecutive year of record results, with ticketing activity rising by 14% and attendances rising by 8% from 2017. Last year saw...
Mar 2, 2019
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ESPN builds and dedicates multi-functional recreation space in Western Sydney
Community leaders, local residents, and youth gathered in the Western Sydney suburb of Mount Druitt yesterday to participate in the opening of a new, multifunctional sport and...
Mar 1, 2019
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Dubbo to host 2019 Regional Events Conference
Following a number of regional NSW destinations expressing their interest in hosting the event, Dubbo has been named as the host of the 2019 Regional Events Conference....
Mar 1, 2019
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Cancelled Mountain Sounds festival owes Eventbrite almost $900,000
The cancelled Mountain Sounds festival on the NSW Central Coast reportedly owes almost $900,000 to ticketing operator Eventbrite. Called off just a week before it was due to...
Feb 28, 2019
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